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DS Smith Urged Switching from Plastic to Paper Shipping Bags

The number of plastic bags used by online fashion retail business is projected to see a staggering 40% rise between now and 2030, the study noted.

e-Stewards and Bloom ESG Launched Environmental Benefits Calculator for Electronics Recyclers

The ISO-approved, independently verified methodology launched by Bloom ESG is aimed at addressing this gap.

Ranking: The Largest U.S. Steelmakers by Revenue in 2024

Cleveland-Cliffs, North America’s largest flat-rolled steel producer, reported a revenue of $19.2 billion during the previous year.

Georgia Builders Brace for Tariffs on Lumber

Larger companies like the Home Depot have a more steadied approach to the tariffs.

Nebraska Deputies See Spike in Copper Wire Stolen from Irrigation Systems

Center-pivot irrigation systems are used by farmer’s around Nebraska, and use thousands of feet of copper wire to operate.

Scrap Metal Dinosaurs Stomp into Museum's Gardens

When those folks see an item that might appeal to Lewis, they set it aside and save it for him.

Why Gold Prices are Surging to Record Highs

There are also physical and logistical challenges to investing in gold — especially for people who want to buy the real thing.

Top Nippon Steel Executive to Meet with Commerce’s Lutnick at Pivotal Moment

Commerce didn’t return requests for comment.

April 1, 2025: Scrap Gold and Platinum Prices Moved Up, Silver Down on the Index

In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14-carat gold scrap prices went higher by $23.22 per Oz.

Dane County, WI Department of Waste + Renewables: A Leader in Sustainability

This facility has enabled W+R to take a sizable chunk out of the incoming waste stream and divert it from landfill.

Circular Services Welcomes Alabama’s Waste Recycling Inc. as it Expands in the Southeast

Circular Services, a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure in the U.S., announced its acquisition of Waste Recycling Inc. (WRI), a premier provider of recycling services in the Southeastern United States.

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United States Scrap Metal Prices

Lead-Solid Lead	0.70$US/Lb
Lead Wheel Weights	0.24$US/Lb
Scrap Auto Batteries	0.22$US/Lb
Aluminum Radiators	0.31$US/Lb
MLC Clips	0.77$US/Lb
6061 Extrusions	0.67$US/Lb
UBC	0.75$US/Lb
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean)	0.77$US/Lb